Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School vs Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School
Rotherham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
176 students
Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School
Rotherham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
| Measure | Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber | Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1423 of 1,636 | #1377 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #14036 of 15,697 | #13715 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 176 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 176 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 39.2% | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rotherham | Rotherham |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.rawmarshsandhill.org | www.thorogateschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.7 vs 19.7).
- •Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 43%).
- •Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School is the larger school with 212 students compared with 176.
- •Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School is a academy school while Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School better than Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School ranks higher (21.7 vs 19.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School and Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Rotherham and Rotherham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School: 176. Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School and Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School is 1423rd of 1,636 and Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School is 1377th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).